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    Reservoir/Overflow Inverter Tank Leak??

    Yes. I am going to get it fix for sure. Just waiting for parts. Toyota tech said the 'joint' have some wear and not fixable, need a new tank. I...
    Post by: [H]ackerK, May 26, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Warranty Enhancement Program letter (re: Break Actuator Assembly)

    Last year I received a letter from Toyota with big bold heading "Warranty Enhancement Program". Inside it mention something about internal...
    Thread by: [H]ackerK, May 26, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Reservoir/Overflow Inverter Tank Leak??

    Sorry to bring back this old thread... Recently I have the same problem, inverter coolant was leaking at the connection between the reservoir &...
    Post by: [H]ackerK, May 26, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Another case of "Can't open the hood" (and 12V batt replacement)

    A few minor updates (and things I learn) Went to dealership again and lucky to have a friendly tech to check things out - To keep the setting...
    Post by: [H]ackerK, Mar 5, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Another case of "Can't open the hood" (and 12V batt replacement)

    OK, car is back. Hood not fixed. Lost all the settings and radio stations. But surprise BT pairing still there. Unsure about TPMS will have to...
    Post by: [H]ackerK, Feb 25, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Another case of "Can't open the hood" (and 12V batt replacement)

    It depends. Tech (and the manual) said I will lost TPMS pairing and "they" have a "special machine" :LOL: to supply power during the removal of...
    Post by: [H]ackerK, Feb 24, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Another case of "Can't open the hood" (and 12V batt replacement)

    Like our plate said... "Yours to discover" :whistle: Edit: oh wait, you are from BC... nevermind.
    Post by: [H]ackerK, Feb 24, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Another case of "Can't open the hood" (and 12V batt replacement)

    So I guess it is the matter of spending an hour in -20'C outside swapping the battery or in the comfort (??) of the dealership waiting room and...
    Post by: [H]ackerK, Feb 24, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Another case of "Can't open the hood" (and 12V batt replacement)

    OUCH! The darn hood problem does make the battery replacement more costly... Short version: Can't access the jumper point under the hood to...
    Post by: [H]ackerK, Feb 24, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Another case of "Can't open the hood" (and 12V batt replacement)

    Sigh. I guess I must be having really bad luck with my prius... Tonight, the 12V battery is on it's last life. Takes a few tries before my car...
    Post by: [H]ackerK, Feb 23, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Another case of "Can't open the hood" (and 12V batt replacement)

    Lucky for you, at least the latch actually release, you just need to get your finger to the safety latch. yea, it sucks happens in winter, trying...
    Post by: [H]ackerK, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Another case of "Can't open the hood" (and 12V batt replacement)

    Yea, that was one of my initial questions. I figure if the hood didn't even pop up a bit, I doubt that safety latch will do anything for me....
    Post by: [H]ackerK, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Another case of "Can't open the hood" (and 12V batt replacement)

    Sadly, another attempt this afternoon still without any luck. Tried to thump on the hood, pulled the cable with pliers (Can't seems to pull more...
    Post by: [H]ackerK, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Another case of "Can't open the hood" (and 12V batt replacement)

    Great White North, and it wasn't even that cold today. But I doubt it was frozen shut, because from the time able to open to second try which...
    Post by: [H]ackerK, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting